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Old 06-23-2015, 10:48 AM   #13
Jimmyz123
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How do you know your ready to transition from bay fishing to ocean fishing? How long is the paddle to the kelp from La Jolla? I have a tarpon 160 and a moken 12.5. Which is a better yak for the trip? Thanks in advance for the help
Both Kayaks you have are great for heading out to the kelp. The answer to your question is do you feel ready? Do you feel that if you get tipped that you can get back in your boat. Do you feel you have a good grasp on surf launching and landing? Have you tried paddling in and out of the waves in your kayak to get a feel for it? So do this and some don't. Paddling distance should not be something that scares you. Don't let the distance from the beach to the kelp keep you from paddling out. Check out the link below and watch some of the tips for launching and landing kayaks in the surf, trust me, they will help.
https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...+kayak+in+surf
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